The national registration search contains the names of all individuals and firms who are registered to sell securities in Canada, with the exception of those registered solely with the Ontario Securities Commision (OSC).

The right to buy additional securities from the company at a certain price within a certain period of time. Usually included with a new issue of securities as an inducement for investors to buy the securities.

West African letter scam

An email is sent by individuals who claim to be high-ranking government officials from a developing nation. They explain that due to complications, they are unable to remove millions of dollars from an account and need help. In return, they offer​ a sum of money. They ask people to show good faith by depositing money in a mutually accessible bank account or to provide a bank account number, in which they will deposit the money. The individuals then drain the bank accounts and are never heard from again. A common form is the Nigerian Scam.